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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
surface and just cover it with very fine soil. The pots or pans should be 
placed in a sheltered position, and so that the sun does not fall upon 
them from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., or shade from the sun for that period, the 
main point being to keep moist without having to resort to frequent 
waterings. When the young plants are large enough prick them out 
about an inch apart in pans prepared as for the seedlings, treating them 
similarly, and before they become crowded plant in the rockwork, shading 
until established. Seeds of rock plants are not in given kinds always 
procurable, hence we advise you to procure a collection of half a dozen 
or a dozen kinds as you may wish, stipulating for good free-growing 
hardy kinds. 
Shrubs and Plants for Shaded Border (.S'. S.). —The best of 
all is the Aucuba japonica, then Tree Bos, Butcher’s Broom, Evergreen 
Privet, common Laurel, common Holly, and English Yew, with St. 
John’s Wort and Periwinkle as undergrowth, also Ivy. If the ground 
is not very much occupied with roots, and is dry, Rhododendron ponti- 
cum succeeds fairly, and in some instances we have found Laurustinus 
do well. Plants for the border may be Alyssum saxatile compactum, 
Anemone apennina, A. japonica, A. nemorosa flore-pleno, Arabis albida 
and var. variegata, Aubrietia deltoidea grandiflora, Caltha palustris 
flore-pleno, Campanula aggregata, C. rapunculoides, Convallaria polygo- 
natum, C, majalis var., Delphinium Belladonna, Funkia undulata varie¬ 
gata, Helleborus niger, Muscari amethystina, Hypericum calycinum, 
Iris germanica, Myosotis dissitiflora, Nepeta Mussini, Piconia albiflora 
var., P. officinalis vars., Primula acaulis vars., Pulmonaria angustifolia, 
P. officinalis, Spirrea filipendula plena, S. japonica, S. palmata, Dielytra 
spectabilis, Trollius europicus, T. napellifolius, Viola cucullata, and 
Violets in variety. The border, we presume, is not overhung, but only 
shaded by the trees. Ferns that would do are Osmunda regalis well 
supplied with moisture, Lastrea Filix-mas, L. dilatata, and vars. of 
both ; cristata ; Athyrium Filix-foemina in vars., Onoclea sensibilis, 
Polypodium vulgare, Polystichum angulare vars., P. aculeatum, Struthi- 
opteris germanica, and Scolopendrium vulgare vars. 
Calceolarias Failing- (E. Evans). —We entirely disagree with you 
as to the disease being occasioned by inserting the cuttings in cold frames 
—an opinion that has been expressed before. We remember the time 
when Calceolaria cuttings were invariably inserted in pans, struck, and 
wintered in an airy greenhouse. There was then the Calceolaria disease, 
and it has only shown itself more of late years from the greater number 
grown. It is many years since Mr. Fish first propounded the practice of 
wintering Calceolarias in cold frames. It is a practice we have followed 
with the best results. Our method is very simple. We make ready a 
place in a sheltered open situation, putting a few inches of lime 
riddlings on the ground and ram quite hard. Worms do not come 
through that, and we then set the frames on bricks laid flat. Coarse 
gravel is then placed all over the bottom to the depth of 3 inches, and 
next an inch or two of coarse compost, and 3 or 4 inches of finer, which 
consists of two-thirds loam and one-tbird leaf mould, and then from 
1J to 2 inches of rather coarse sand. The cuttings are inserted 1^- inch 
apart every way, a good watering being given. Ashes are placed against 
the sides of the frame all round, plenty of air is given in mild winter, 
and protection is afforded from frost. Early in March if the weather is 
not frosty the points of the cuttings are pinched out, and in the begin¬ 
ning of April we make trenches as for Celery, only 4 feet wide, with 
3-feet alleys between them, and put in plenty of well-decayed manure 
and leaf mould, mixing these materials well with the soil. The plants 
are planted in rows across the beds, 6 inches apart from row to row, and 
8 inches from plant to plant. A good watering is applied, and then 
water is given sparingly for a time until the plants are growing freely, 
when abundance is afforded. They are protected from frost by old 
lights or mats resting on spars placed across the trenches. The first 
week in May the plants are again stopped, and we have dwarf bushy 
plants that rarely fail to flourish in deep rich soil. 
Hollies (A7. Dawson). — The varieties best adapted for different 
forms are prepared both as pyramids, bushes, standards, and weepers. 
You will have no difficulty in procuring what you want from a nursery 
where evergreens are well grown. Still, the following remarks from a 
practical cultivator may perhaps be suggestive :—Pyramids.—It is the 
natural habit of most varieties of Holly to form a pyramidal form, in 
which character they are very pleasing as single specimens ; but a little 
assistance is sometimes requisite in training the leader upright and 
cutting m the other portions to secure the desired shape. With a very 
little manipulation of this kind splendid trees may be had from 20 to 
25 feet in height of all the robust growing kinds. Perhaps the variety 
known as Hodginsi is one of the best and most rapid growers for this 
purpose. It has also bold and handsome foliage of deep glossy green 
3 to 4 inches in length, deeply but tolerably regularly spined. The 
Golden, Bronze, and Silver Queens, Gold and Silver Milkmaids, Angus- 
tifolium flavum (yellow berried), Doddintonense, Handsworthianum, 
laurifolium, Madeiriense, and ovata are all suited for making good 
specimens. Bush specimens will include all varieties that are ot a 
dwarf dense habit. The most notable of all Hollies for this purpose is 
Waterer’s ; plants of this splendid hardy and compact rich golden Holly 
generally grow into dwarf dense bushes without any assistance what¬ 
ever ; shrubs not more than 4 to 6 feet in height will often measure 
13 and 14 feet in circumference. The leaves are medium-sized, oolong, 
smooth, and almost spineless, with a marginal band of deep golden 
yellow—altogether a very distinct variety, and ought to be in the most 
limited collections. Ferox (the Hedgehog Holly), and its varieties 
foliis argenteis and aureis are also very suitable for bush specimens. 
Weepers.—These are worked on clear stems of various heights. Some 
few varieties possess a natural weeping habit, the branches in a few 
years bending down to the ground and make most elegant specimens. 
A weeping variety of the common green form is very robust in growth 
and handsome when worked after this manner. Perry’s Weeping is 
beautifully variegated, and is altogether a most attractive variety, as is 
also the new Golden Weeping. Standards.—Compact, round, well- 
balanced heads on clean straight stems from 3 to 6 feet in height can 
be easily obtained of nearly every variety in cultivation ; but the 
Golden and Silver Queen varieties, as well as some of the choice green- 
foliaged varieties, are most generally grown in this form. The heads 
are regularly and methodically trimmed in, and specimens are produced 
well adapted for a winter garden of evergreens. 
Names of Plants.—We only undertake to name species of plants, 
not varieties that have originated from seed and termed florists’ flowers. 
Flowering specimens are necessary of flowering plants, and Fern fronds 
should bear spores. Specimens should arrive in a fresh state in firm boxes. 
Slightly damp moss or soft green leaves form the best packing, dry cotton 
wool the worst. Not more than six specimens can be named at once, 
and the numbers should be visible without untying the ligatures, 
it being often difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(A Reader). —1, Sericographis Ghiesbreghtiana ; 2 and 3, insufficient 
without flowers; 4, Justicia flavicoma; 5, Cyperus alternifolius ; 6, 
Imantophyllum miniatum. (./. M.). — Maxillaria picta. (./. L. R .).— 
Specimens too imperfect, except 4, which is Coccoloba platyclada. 
(.1/. S. T .).—A good variety of Cypripedium insigne, very little inferior 
to Maulei. (IF. M. M .).—The flower differs slightly from Mdlle. 
Mdlanie Fabre as ordinarily seen, but we believe it is that variety. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— December 19th. 
NO altera’ion. All classes of goods well supplied. 
FRUIT. 
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Canada, per barrel 
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Peaches, dozen. 
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Cherries, 1 sieve .. .. 
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Pears, dozen. 
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Cobs, 100 lbs.100 
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Plums, £-sieve. 
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Grapes, per lb.. 
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St. Michael Pines, each 
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VEGETABLES. 
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Lettuce, dozen •• .. 
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Mushrooms, punnet .. 
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Beans, Kidney,per lb. .. 
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Mustard and Cress, punt. 
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New Potatoes, per cwt... 
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Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
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Onions, bunch. 
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Brussels Sprouts, £ sieve 
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Parsley, dozen bunches 
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Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
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Potatoes, per cwt. 
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Carrots, bunch •• .. 
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Cauliflowers, dozen .. 
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Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
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Celery, bundle .. .. 
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Salsify, bundle .. #• 
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Coleworts, doz. bunches 
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Scorzonera, bundle 
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Cucumbers, each .. .. 
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Shallots, per R>. .. .. 
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Endive, dozen. 
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Spinach, bushel .. „. 
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Herbs, bunch. 
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Tomatoes, per lb. 
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Leeks, bunch. 
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Turnips, bunch .. 
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CUT FLOWERS; 
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Marguerites, 12 bunches 
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Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
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Mignonette, 12 bunches 
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Asters, dozen bunches .. 
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Narcissus (Paper White), 
Azalea, 12 sprays .. .. 
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Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
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Camellias, 12 blooms • • 
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Pelargoniums, 12 trasses 
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Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
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Chrysanthemums, 12 bl... 
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Poinsettia, dozen blooms 
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Primroses, doz. bunches.. 
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Cyclamen, dozen blooms 
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Roses, Red, 12 blooms .. 
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Encharis, dozen .. .. 
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Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
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Hyacinths (Roman), doz. 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
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Tropmolum, 12 bunches 
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Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
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Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
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Violets, 12 bunches.. .. 
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Lilium loDgiflorum, 12 
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Lilyof theY alley, 12 sprays 
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Wallflowers, doz. bunches 
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PLANTS IN POTS. 
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Evergreens, in var., dozen 6 0to24 0‘ 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 4 0 18 0 
Ficuselastica, each ..1 6 7 0- 
Foliage plants, var., each 2 0 10 0 
Hyacinths, per dozen .. 9 0 12 O 
Hyacinths (Roman), doz. 9 0 12 0 
Lilium, various, doz. pots 0 0 0 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 6 0 12 O' 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 0 0 0 O' 
Myrtles, dozen.60 12 0 
Palms, in var., each .. 2 6 21 O' 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 12 6 0 9 0 
Poinsettia, per dozen .. 10 0 15 O 
Primula, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Solanums, doz. ... 90 15 0 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 6 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 12 
Arbor vitae (golden) dozen 12 
Asters, 12 pots.0 
Begonias, various, per doz. 4 
Chrysanthemum, doz. .. 4 
,, large, doz. .. 15 
Coitus, dozen.0 
Cyclamen,, dozen pots .. 9 
Dracienaterminalis, doz. 30 
Dracense viridis, doz. .. 12 
Erica hyemail's, doz. .. 12 
„ gracilis, doz.9 
various, doz.8 
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